Pouring water on 'Scalding Tampa'

Regarding "Scalding Tampa" (Other Views, Aug. 22): Will Doig blames Reagan, Ryan and tea party people for the lack of rail in Tampa. I guess he is unaware that Tampa is run by Democratic politicians. In fact, Democrats have erected a huge billboard that will greet convention-goers. It states the city is well run by Democrats. So how, pray tell, is the "hot mess" the fault of Reagan, Ryan and tea party people?

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Tom Jackson’s baseball card — if he had one — would report he throws left, writes right. In his columns and blog, “The Right Stuff,” southpaw Jackson provides insight into the evolving human condition from a distinctly conservative point of view.Column | Blog